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Vendors adjusting asking prices suggests a broader slowdown: Domain

Almost 15% of listings on the Sydney property market were reduced in…
The science of social selling

Social media is a fantastic tool to market and sell property, but…
Talk of ‘the end of offices’ not supported by data

"While there is plenty of commentary about the end of the office,…
Brownlow Medallist ‘Aker’ joins Ray White Ascot

Brownlow Medallist, and three-time AFL Premier Jason Akermanis has joined Ray White…
Unused buildings will make good housing in the world of COVID-19

We are entering an era of profound change in how we work,…
Australia won’t recover unless Victoria does too

Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute and Matthew Cowgill, Senior Associate, Grattan Institute The…
Susie O’Neill’s riverfront home on the market

Eight-time Olympic medallist turned breakfast radio host, Susie O'Neill, has put her…
CBA boss expects a 10-12% drop in housing prices

Yesterday, the Commonwealth Bank delivered a full-year cash profit of $7.3 billion,…
Wage growth slumps to new national low

Wage growth is now at the lowest point on record, with the…
The Sydney suburbs with the most million-dollar mortgages

A study of Sydney's housing market has revealed that 20 per cent…
Australia starting to feel the HomeBuilder effect

The last two months of data suggests that HomeBuilder has been successful…
Global commercial real estate investment takes a dive

COVID-19, and all the associated economic and geographic headaches it brought to…

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Opinion

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Mathew Tiller July 10, 2020

What will this financial year look like?

What will FY2021 look like?
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Guest Contributors June 29, 2020

How a pandemic could improve the traditional workplace

Having had to rapidly adjust to working from home due to COVID-19, many people are now having to readjust to…
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Opinion

Trish Varker-Miles June 28, 2020

PR isn’t what it used to be

In the last five years, digital and social media have fundamentally changed the way PR works. Once upon a time,…
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Helen Baker June 22, 2020

How to prepare your business for the economic recovery phase

The Covid-induced recession is causing strife for thousands of businesses across the country. At the same time, it is giving…
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Guest Contributors June 21, 2020

Australia is under sustained cyber attack, warns the government. What’s going on, and what should businesses do?

By Mahmoud Elkhodr Lecturer in Information and Communication Technologies, CQUniversity Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison had some alarming news for…
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Guest Contributors June 9, 2020

HomeBuilder misses a chance to make our homes perform better for us and the planet

The Federal Government’s new A$688 million HomeBuilder package might protect residential construction jobs but according to academics, it’s a missed opportunity to deliver…
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Latest from the Podcast

Guest Interview

Samantha McLean August 14, 2020

The first 100 days

When stepping into a leadership role, what would your first 100 days look like? Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean August 3, 2020

New processes, timeless strategies

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Have you ever wondered what success marketing looks…
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Samantha McLean July 27, 2020

Understand your client’s needs

This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connect Now Do you want to go behind the…
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean July 20, 2020

Run into the chaos

Want to know why you and your business should run into the chaos during challenging times?
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Guest Interview

Samantha McLean July 16, 2020

Moving forward through fear

Do you want to know the secrets behind honing your business to become relationship based and not just transactional? If…
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Samantha McLean July 6, 2020

How to build your business from the ground up

Do you long to know the secrets behind taking your business from lagging in your back bedroom at home to…
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From the Editor - Samantha McLean

From the Editor

Samantha McLean July 1, 2020

Thodey report recommends land tax, not stamp duty

NSW stamp duty should be replaced by land tax, according to a recommendation of the Thodey Report, which was released…
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean May 19, 2020

Property industry can help kickstart economic recovery

Australia's leaders have taken decisive action in response to coronavirus which has protected Australians from the terrible health outcomes seen…
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Samantha McLean May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Trends and impacts

This video is part of the Transform 2020 series of videos which talks about: COVID-19 - extreme change, but where…
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Samantha McLean May 3, 2020

Emphasis on communication

When the realities of COVID-19 hit, REA Group had to respond quickly. The company’s priority was to support its people…
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Samantha McLean April 20, 2020

The ultimate guide for remote working and managing remote teams

COVID-19 has meant that we all need to get used to working from home, even if we've never done it…
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From the Editor

Samantha McLean April 5, 2020

REIA president speaks out in support of the real estate industry

REIA President Adrian Kelly has addressed the comments made by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and his concerns over the actions…
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Feature Interviews

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#teamelite August 13, 2020

Alex Pearson: Work hard, stay humble

What was your first job?Fresh out of ‘school’ I worked as a bricklayer’s labourer in the summer and spent my…
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#teamelite August 6, 2020

Shane Beaumont: Make passion your pay check

What's a special place in your local area?My aunty's old deli, that she owned for more than 30 years. It…
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Samantha McLean August 3, 2020

Supporting Australia’s growing rental marketplace with Val Brown

While Australia has traditionally been considered a nation of home owners, the share of people renting property continues to increase…
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#teamelite July 30, 2020

Angela Limanis: Data drives success

Years in the industry?I started in 1998 as a receptionist who couldn’t turn on a computer. The role evolved into…
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#teamelite July 23, 2020

Stacie Sheldrick: No such thing as Sunday-itis

Years in the industry?I started in 1998 as a receptionist who couldn’t turn on a computer. The role evolved into…
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#teamelite July 23, 2020

Kimberly Nugent: The bare minimum won’t cut it

Years in the industry?Three-and-a-half years. I had previously worked in the building industry, so it felt like a really good…
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Feature Interviews

#teamelite July 16, 2020

Brian Devereux: Educational opportunities are everywhere

Years in the industry? 32, and I'm the Director of Gateway Residential Did you choose real estate or did real estate…
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#teamelite July 9, 2020

Oliver Bowler: Referral and repeat clients drive my business

Years in the industry? Seven, I started at Ouwens Casserly in April 2013. What's a special place in your local area? Norwood…
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#teamelite July 2, 2020

Talisha Buttsworth: Clean workspace, clear mind

Years in the industry? Going on eight years. I started on reception straight out of high school at 17, and…
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Brand Editorial

Cassandra Charlesworth July 1, 2020

EBM RentCover stresses importance of following rent freeze process

EBM RentCover is stressing the importance of following the government’s rent freeze process after receiving an influx of inquiries from…
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Cassandra Charlesworth June 30, 2020

30 minutes with Daniel Lee – Plum Property Brisbane

Only 10 seconds into a video depicting an Indooroopilly home, it’s hard not to break into outright laughter. On screen…
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Kylie Dulhunty June 24, 2020

How to show true value as a property manager

Property managers need to do more than just return phone calls on time to show true value and secure more…
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Brand Editorial

Sharon Fox-Slater July 28, 2020

Off the leash and on the lease – the pros and cons of pets in rentals

We have always been a nation that loves its furry friends. There are more than 29 million pets in Australia…
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July 23, 2020

Turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s road map
July 14, 2020

Consistent communication
July 9, 2020

Creativity, innovation and relationship building: where is property management heading?

Listing and Marketing

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#teamelite June 25, 2020

Tony Issa: Being true to others and ourselves

Years in the industry? Since 2010 in different capacities, but always related to property. What's a special place in your local…
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June 24, 2020

Boosting exposure with innovative marketing
June 18, 2020

Tenants play key role in rent roll growth
June 18, 2020

Donna Gordin: Following my instincts

Real Estate Tech and Social

Real Estate Tech & Social

Sarah Dawson July 15, 2020

How to pick the right tech mix

What do the pick ‘n’ mix lolly section at the local milk bar, technology, conferences and real estate agencies have…
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July 5, 2020

Daily grind or creative mind?
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Avoiding data disaster
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Real estate industry invited to contribute to PropTech future

Leadership

Business Leadership

Andrew May August 11, 2020

The leadership workout

Real estate is a fast-paced, relationships-based industry, where you get to work your own hours and set the sky as…
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How to build a stress-free dream team
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Self motivation: Work out what drives you and why
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Let’s talk about the E word

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